STORAX


Meaning of STORAX in English

n.1 a a fragrant resin, obtained from the tree Styrax officinalis and formerly used in perfume. b this tree.

2 (in full Levant or liquid storax) a balsam obtained from the tree Liquidambar orientalis.

Etymology: L f. Gk, var. of STYRAX

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.